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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 17, 1929

Page

6

Tamoun comedian Harry Lauder’s lively stage recital

The piece profiles Tamoun comedian Harry Lauder and a cast including Ren Hemland and Rupert Muse in a string of humorous sketches. It notes clever performances at Armees Ny and a warm audience reaction, highlighting Lauder’s wit, timing, and crowd-pleasing routines.

Tamoun Ty Ren Hemland Khem Thal Carinter Hanes Armees Ny Rupert Muse Don Julian Madya Fleck Harry Bauder Romeone

Nellie Stewart and Nettie Riewary in Veracity of Stage

A fragmented reminiscence on Nellie Stewart’s versatility and fame in America and England. References to Nettie Riewary, Old Drury, and engagements in Denver New York and beyond suggest a touring era. The text notes a contract interruption and an impending engagement with Kelme, Erbunerr.

Nettie Riewary Wes Net Dee Portoemancen Pantemine Munk Athens Serbane Old Drury England Anwrica Nellie Mewart Wiverss Rosa Cantorntay Denver York Stim Stewart Kelme

Australians at the Gaiety theatre in Sydney

The play Lave Lee by Miantey Lupine and Arthur Rib Wy stars Cyril Ritchard Tia Sede hlett and others. The production features a nine-member cast including Percy Langiey Ly Mower Wy Weaver and Mary Kowten, as part of the triple voice act.

Lave Lee Uaety Theatre i Miantey Lupine Arthur Rib Wy Lapin Priniyel Warrer Autor Sua Toegee Cyril Ritchard Tia Sede Hlett Auatratinasy Senate Tmeruid Perethy Langiey Wyo Kowten

New Curtain Captivates Wallactive Theatre Crowd

A new curtain design from the Blalen firm, called the rontour curtain, debuts in George White's Neandais act in New York and is now applauded at the Wallactive Theatre. The device uses two men on ropes to form ornamental shapes while the curtain roams through a series of nautical colors. The production costs about £105 to stage.

New York George White Porans

Talking pictures spark debate on future of Nin entertainment

An interview with Australian impresario Williamson discusses the impact of talking pictures on stage work, predicting continued novelty but noting eventual dominance by mechanical reproduction. Pavlova’s return to Australia is celebrated, with memories of poverty and discipline shaping her rise to fame and reflections on artistry beyond mere technique.

Talking Picture Nin Entertainment Hun Danarro Australia Williamion Ltd Galt Hirah Talkien Nimi Xuimulua Pavlova Capelee Munalan Hallet AllenUy Darine Ue Atrena Abe Ione Hunieta Ht Cloud France Rewata Saviova New Zealand Boniface

Dover Road to be staged by Canberra Arts Society Saturday

The Canberra Society of Arte and Llerw plans a Saturday production of Milne’s Dover Road at Albert Mall as the fourth in a series. Following Much Married and Her Murder’s Wife, Dover Road marks a return to a popular London play first staged in 1928 and well received in Melbourne and Adelaide. The society emphasizes strong acting and musical harmony with an attentive cast and orchestra, with advance bookings through AF Prowse's Hotel Canberra and the Manuka Nook Club.

Canberra Society of Arte Llerw Ie Albert Mall Comemand Milne Dover Road London Ant Hax Melbourne University Dramatic Society Adelaide: Repertory Society Meet Mont Canberra Hotel Thie Manuka Nook Club

Femilar fortnightly meeting on Lin Canber Society event

The next Femilar fortnightly mention of Lin Canber oi Society of AE and Harerature will be held in the Ante Hoon to the Albert Hall on Monday evening. Original literary works of embers will be read and submissions invited from any OF ity members for original literature in any form.

Lin Canber Albert Hall Ity

Canberra Musical Society Social and Practice Evening

The Canberra Musical Society held a combined social and choir practice at the Albert Hall on Sunday night. The meeting opened with choria of Wagner's cantata The Rancher of BI George. Members sang well and received praise. After practice, supper was served and the evening featured music and dancing with Dr A Motheon, president, present along with Mini De Cole and other members.

Canberra Munica! Society Albert Hall Amie Wiger BI. George Mupper Motlieon Thy Nociety Mini de Cole Camber

Paramounts Film Notes on Expedition Drama Project

A fragment notes Paramounts motion picture drama at the Atlantic during an expedition. Cameramen will accompany an intrepid explorer on an invasion era assignment amid European and global developments featuring new equipment and contractual ties with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and others.

Paramount Silt Yrlenee Mtntion Hienos mHecharatar Aceton Ergy Germany Eulipaent Italia Phos Pepeniy Adentiie Metrotioldyeyn-Mayer Flash W Jen

French Courtship Plot Promises Riveting June Release

A Continental troupe presents There In considerable distinction in the acting of Ula eeteen play with French characters and old world marriage schemes. Wealthy papas plot a match for their children, amid mistaken loves and sharp wit, leading to a twist that delights the elder generation.

Ula Eeteen First National Droverots Streperoni Youn Hort Ione Jeaven Leven

Talkies Era Opens For Myrna Lay In Warners Picture

The article notes Myrna Lay under contract to Warner Bros and chosen for a talkie after debate over her singing and speaking voice. It mentions she had been groomed and tested for a role in The Tawert Song and faced scrutiny before the decision.

For & Dart Myrna Lay Warners

Donald McBeath Life and Career in Wartime Flight

Donald McBeath, a renowned artist, reappears on stage in prewar years with Madame Meothey in Australia tours. He later joins the Royal Flying Corps, earning a commendation for bravery in the air, but suffers debilitating injury, ending his violin career. He returns home, marries, and becomes a partner in a timber business, resuming interrupted artistic pursuits.

Caponme Mclleath Con Fort Hari Madame Meothey Australia Thin Tralian Jenn McCormack Frits Kreiaier Wome Hellcks Hutfair Artiat Canada Royal Air Perce Con Aden Fortune Dempair Tomairal Donald Jas Cirec

Five O Clock Girl at Apollo dazzles London stage

London stage notes praise The Five O Clock Girl at Apollo Theatre for its big musicals charm. Notes describe lively numbers like Any Little Thing Will Do For Me and Up in the Cloudy with Marvellows and Crowaimich delivering bold comic turns.

Apollo Theatre Amon Krneath Trucs Artor Jean Colin Nevahton Richant Murdoch

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